Law Enforcement run for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run took place today with many participants. Special thanks to Publix, a major sponsor of this event!
View ArticleTeen charged with burglary at campground
A Miami teen staying at an Upper Keys campground was arrested after he was caught on camera burglarizing the housekeeping building at the campground.Deputies responded to Fiesta Key Campground Saturday...
View ArticleBig Pine man charged with exposing himself on the beach
Sheriff’s detectives charged a Big Pine Key man Thursday with exposing himself and fondling himself at Coco Plum Beach in Marathon Thursday.In response to complaints about nudity and inappropriate...
View ArticleGraffiti eradication in Islamorada
Sergeants Eric Mixon and Bobby Burkett spent time this week eliminating graffiti found in Islamorada.
View ArticleCleaning up on Stock Island!
Deputies Lazaro Valdes and Freddy Rodriguez continue their efforts to improve Stock Island with this clean up on 11th Avenue. Thanks to Monroe County Public Works for the help!
View ArticleExplorers at Boot Camp
Explorers traveled to Camp Blanding for boot camp this past weekend. They trained in traffic stops, building searches, land navigation and in leadership skills. Stephen Normington, Tyler Callahan and...
View ArticleCrime Prevention Town Hall meeting, Lower Keys
The Sheriff’s Office will hold a town hall meeting in the Lower Keys to talk about crime prevention. The meeting will take place at the Sugarloaf Fire Station, Monday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m.Monroe...
View ArticleCrime Prevention Town Hall meeting, Key Largo
The Sheriff’s Office will hold a town hall meeting in Key Largo to talk about crime prevention. The meeting will take place at the Murray Nelson Building on Thursday, April 28th at 6 p.m.Monroe County...
View ArticleStock Island man charged with marijuana
A Stock Island man was arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple charges including possession of over 100 grams of marijuana.Traffic Deputy Greg Korzen was on patrol at 1 p.m. when he saw a silver...
View ArticleBurglary suspect caught by video
A Tavernier man is in jail after a home surveillance system caught him stealing rods and reels from a storage shed at a Key Largo residence.Deputy Titus Hodges responded to a home on South Ocean Shores...
View ArticleBurglary suspect caught by video
A burglary suspect was arrested after a video camera at a Key Largo residence caught him stealing fishing rods and reels.Deputy Bryan Cross was called to a home on 7thLane in Key Largo on April 2nd....
View ArticleDeputy looks for help identifying purse theft suspect
Sheriff’s Deputy James Pettorini is looking for help identifying a man who stole a girl’s purse from the Subway Restaurant in Marathon.A 15 year old girl was eating at the restaurant and accidentally...
View ArticleSeat belts save lives
Sergeant Sheila Seago wants to remind everyone that wearing a seat belt can save your life! She took this photo at the scene of a rollover crash on County Road 905 in Key Largo on Saturday afternoon....
View ArticleCrime Prevention Town Hall meeting, Marathon
The Sheriff’s Office will hold a town hall meeting in Marathonto talk about crime prevention. The meeting will take place at the Sheriff’s Office Hanger classroom at the Marathon Airport on Tuesday,...
View ArticleBird Rescue
This gull was apparently not feeling well this morning. It was found sitting in the middle of the highway at the 12 mile marker by Deputy Josh Gordon. He picked it up and drove it to the Key West...
View ArticleTwo charged with drugs after search warrant
A search warrant was served Wednesday evening at a Marathon resort. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit served the warrant at the Blackfin Resort and Marina, located at 4650 Overseas...
View ArticleReminder: Crime Prevention Town Hall meetings, Lower Keys, Marathon and Key...
The Sheriff’s Office is holding a series of town hall meetings in various areas of the Florida Keys to discuss with the public tactics for preventing crime.At these meetings, trained Crime Prevention...
View ArticleCleaning up in Marathon
Middle Keys Deputy Aaron Coller has been busy painting out graffiti and cleaning up trash in the Marathon area. Great job, Deputy Coller!
View ArticleDonations to Seacamp
The folks at Seacamp on Big Pine Key were very grateful that Sgt. David Smith thought of them when he heard about all this fishing equipment from Director Diane O’Dell in our Property Division. Also...
View ArticleBomb threat joint exercise
This group, from the Sheriff’s Office, Navy and Coast Guard, trained together last week in a full scale bomb threat assessment and response exercise. The name says it all. Great work and thanks for...
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